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Columbia native serves aboard Navy warship in Norfolk

Wednesday, March 14 by Caston Countz

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steve Watterworth, Navy Office of Community Outreach Photo by Dusty Good NORFOLK, Va. -- A Columbia, Mississippi, native and Columbia High School graduate, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason. Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Cavanaugh... Read More.

Potential of Severe Weather on Saturday Afternoon and Evening

Friday, March 9 by Caston Countz

Saturday afternoon and Saturday night, southern and coastal portions of Mississippi will experience the slight/marginal possibility of severe weather that could produce thunderstorms with 60mph wind gusts, large hail and isolated tornadoes. #mswx ... Severe thunderstorms are officially defined as storms that are... Read More.

Patchy Frost Possible Wednesday Night/Thursday Morning

Wednesday, March 7 by Caston Countz

A light freeze is expected on Friday morning especially across areas along and east of a line from Grenada to Morton to Laurel. Areas of frost are expected mainly across those areas. Elsewhere, patchy frost will be possible Friday morning, especially along and east... Read More.

Recreational Boating Restrictions/Flooded Areas Designated No Wake Zones

Wednesday, March 7 by Caston Countz

As of last night, the Mississippi River reached forty-three (46.2) feet on the Vicksburg, MS gauge AND ninety-two (92.10) feet on the Steel Bayou Landside gauge. Pursuant to the order of the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, all areas within the state... Read More.

Unemployment Rate in Mississippi Falls to Historic Low

Tuesday, March 6 by Caston Countz

This is the latest information announced today by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Mississippi’s unemployment rate fell in January 2018 to 4.6%, which is the lowest level of unemployment ever recorded in Mississippi. The January rate is two-tenths of a percentage point lower than a... Read More.

Marion County Cattlemen Association Rodeo Coming to Columbia March 16-17

Monday, March 5 by Caston Countz

Mack Grubbs Dodge Ram presents the 63rd Marion County Cattlemen Association Rodeo coming to the Columbia Expo Center Friday and Saturday, March 16th and 17th at 7:30pm. Featuring NFR clown Rudy Burns, Kids Calf Scramble ages 6-12 on both nights, and Roman Rider Dusti... Read More.

New Ward’s to Open in Prentiss

Friday, March 2 by Caston Countz

Just a few months after Ward's closed in Prentiss, the company announced the building of a new restaurant to the south of the old site. The new Ward's will be built at the "y" of the intersection of the 84 bypass and Highway 13... Read More.

Persistent Flooding Causes Closure of South Delta Wildlife Management Areas

Thursday, March 1 by Caston Countz

Heavy rainfall during the month of February has resulted in extensive flooding in the south Delta region of Mississippi. Effective March 1, 2018, the following Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) will be closed to public access and use: Mahannah, Riverfront, Shipland, and Twin Oaks. In... Read More.